Good morning!!!!

[txdon]

The neighbors mousers came by for a snack and a pet.

Good morning! 52 with a brief light rain heading to the upper 60s. Last mild day before the temperature plunges tomorrow starting at 3pm.

 

[LouNY]

riptides;
More domestic stuff and paper work on the agenda today. Got another monkey wrench thrown at me with my Dad's estate. The lawyers are costing me serious money now. Just wow, what a mess. Do everything possible to avoid probate.

That is why out of three heirs, there is only ONE that gets all my stuff. He is named on both life insurance policies AND my retirement plan. I haven't heard anything from the younger two in 35 years, so as far as I am concerned they don't exist.

3 out of 5 of mine fit in that boat.

 

[daugen]

landlady cancelled our lunch, she wasn't feeling well.
so off I went to Tinsman Bros to get some cedar lumber for birdhouses.
my new fence has room for three birdhouses
funny I always thought birdfeeders would be more interesting to folks but I'm told repeatedly
they either don't feed birds or aren't allowed to put up birdfeeders. Ok, they can make a mess.
But there are never enough bird houses.

one 1x6x12 and one 1x10x10 was 132 bucks or something eyewatering.
as usual they cut them in half for me, to fit in suv.
I put everything away, but despite bright sun out, just too cold.
will wait for a warm spell and some sunshine, then will run propane heater in garage and make
it warm enough to work in for the day.
The big question is always how large to make the entry hole.

I wouldn't mind making another owl house, my stepbrother in colorado loves his.
need to ask for some pics of his owl, since I think owls are pretty neat birds.
but not sure if there are owls around here.
Ken, hear any hooting in the woods?
Owl houses are bird houses on steroids, big box, lot of wood

 

[daugen]

cam phasers
a term I likely should have understood better before I bought this Expedition.
Though I did not hear any engine rattle or tick, I really wasn't listening for it.
apparently the 3.5 ecoboosts up to 2021 have a variable timing part that goes bad
in the 80-100k mile range. New improved "closed" cam phaser solves problem, but 4000 repair bill since engine
has to come apart.

anyone have an ecoboost with cam phaser problems?
sure want to identify that during my 90 day warranty.
otherwise repair shops seem to think it's a reliable motor.

I thought I had gotten away from hemi tick.
now maybe I have phaser rattle?
one reason I'm going full synthetic on next oil change.

I also read that the 10R80 ten speed trans really wants to have its fluid changed more often
than required, particularly if towing. Another excellent product, until it isn't.

 

[m7040]

D's Hyundai Tucson had that problem with the cam and it was still under warranty but she was missing one receipt for oil change so they denied coverage
Expensive lesson

 

[sodamo]

65°F and 0 rain

Off to Hilo this morning for Friday follies.

Guys had an outstanding evening of cards, winning every hand. We celebrated quietly.

Probably just putter around a bit on return home unless I am suddenly overwhelmed with motivation.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[riptides]

...
I wouldn't mind making another owl house, my stepbrother in colorado loves his.
need to ask for some pics of his owl, since I think owls are pretty neat birds.
but not sure if there are owls around here.
Ken, hear any hooting in the woods?
Owl houses are bird houses on steroids, big box, lot of wood

Yeah, my wife wanted an Owl House. No problem I say....LOL.

Scrape up some wood, hangers, assemble, easy peasy...hang...

Built to specs, from some Owl Box "professional". LOL.

Forgot to include how heavy that thing got, forgot to include Barn Silo silage opening was 2 inches short of clearance. Had to cut the Silo to get the box in it.

Had to get the big ladder out, 30 feet up, way beyond comfort zone. Neglected to account for curvature of Silo, square box, round silo.

Had to get block and tackle out after reassembly of Owl Box hooks.

Had to get RTV out to hoist it up the ladder.

Saw one Owl land on it, in the years it has been up.

LOL, the Owl House should be a Chapter in the book on "Buying the Farm".

 

[kenmbz]

We certainly have Owls in the area. Have had a few fly by silently.
Then there is the screech owls that make a huge racket.
I am sure we have barn owls too, just rare to see them.
I think they might not want houses though (see Riptides update).

For us it's all robins and smaller birds that occupy the houses here.

Will go out in a bit to use the blower on the driveway, just to stop it from getting icy tonight.

 

[LouNY]

About 2 " of the white stuff on the ground here also. Used the blower on the vehicles, deck and concrete around the house. Tractor warming up now to move it around on the driveway.

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!
29 this morning and may make the 50s under sun.
Late start today. Dumpster run already In and a dog walk.
Nothing special planned for the day but it will be outside.

funny I always thought birdfeeders would be more interesting to folks but I'm told repeatedly
they either don't feed birds or aren't allowed to put up birdfeeders. Ok, they can make a mess.
But there are never enough bird houses.

We did and would like to until I caught the back bear on trail cam eating the bird food. Had it in a aluminum trash can that have teeth marks in them now.

Off to the outdoors!
Everyone have a great and safe day!!